New Murabba Stadium

New Murabba Stadium
Planned design of stadium
Interactive map of New Murabba Stadium
LocationNew Murabba, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates24°48′18″N 46°33′20″E / 24.804941674952943°N 46.555456040355246°E / 24.804941674952943; 46.555456040355246,
OwnerNew Murabba
OperatorNew Murabba
Capacity46,010
SurfaceHybrid grass
Field size
Field of play: 105m × 68m
Pitch area: 125m × 85m
Construction
Groundbreaking2027; 1 year's time (2027) (planned)
Opened2032; 6 years' time (2032) (planned)
ArchitectArup Group
Main contractor
New Murabba Development Company
Tenant
2034 FIFA World Cup (planned)
Website
https://newmurabba.com/en/

New Murabba Stadium (Arabic: ملعب المربَّع, romanized: maleabʿ al-Murabba) was a planned multi-purpose stadium within the New Murabba Project, a real estate development, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was set to be a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and had a proposed capacity of 46,010 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage and round of 32.

Construction

Construction on the stadium was due to begin in 2027 with its opening taking place in 2032.

The stadium's design wass inspired by the layered overlapping planes and textured peeling bark of the native acacia tree. The roof was designed to create sheltered spaces for social interaction and movement.

The stadium was designed to prioritize long-term flexibility following the World Cup with adaptable spaces capable of hosting concerts, gaming, and various entertainment events.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid" (PDF).
  2. ↑ "New Murabba Stadium: Transforming Riyadh with World-Class Sports | New Murabba". newmurabba.com. Retrieved 2025-01-04.